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Prison is the common way most countries try to solve the problem of crime. However, a more effective solution is to provide the public a better education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Some would argue that
although
 punishment is the most pervasive means of combatting
crime
 globally,
education
 would in fact be far more efficacious. In my opinion, there are strong grounds for
this
 opinion but ultimately deterrence remains the central core of all legal systems. Those who favour
education
 are trying to resolve systemic issues. There can be little debate over the fact that
crime
 is overwhelmingly driven by necessity. Individuals who have few other options in life are more likely to see criminal activity as a viable alternative. By educating a population well and providing at minimum a high school diploma for every citizen, governments can effectively eliminate
this
 motive.
For instance
, countries with quality
education
 systems are much less likely to have high
crime
 rates.
However
, the solution detailed above is difficult to implement and the simplest method to discourage
crime
 is to punish criminal acts. There are many justifications cited for punishment but the most basic is the need to deter future crimes. A criminal being put in prison does not reverse their past action but it does deter the same action being committed by other individuals in the future. If there were no punishments or extremely lenient sentences, it is a near inevitability that individuals would commit crimes, for a range of motives, more frequently. In conclusion,
education
 addresses the root causes of
crime
 yet punishment is still a more effective preventative countermeasure. A combination of both is naturally ideal.
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